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Super tax concessions not overly generous: Mercer

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 11 FEB 2013
... said that its research "defused" the hotly debated idea that the tax concessions given to the Australian superannuation system are unfair. Mercer's research confirms that current tax concessions on superannuation in Australia are not generous when compared ...

SPAA urges SMSF auditors to register with regulator

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2013
... register is part of the Australian Government's 'Stronger Super' reforms aimed at making the Australian superannuation system more efficient. "The ability to identify registered SMSF auditors is critical in underpinning confidence for SMSF trustees," ...

FATCA discussions welcomed by FSC

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2012
... April, the FSC made submissions on the draft regulations which highlighted the nature of the Australian superannuation system and argued for its exemption from the regulations. Following the submissions, John Brogden briefed US Treasury and gave evidence ...

Kohler campaign slammed by ASFA

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2012
... superannuation, it is less clear what specific changes are being sought," said Clare. While the Australian superannuation system faces challenges, Clare's article concludes that it is also admired around the world for its universal coverage, the standard ...

Draft legislation to streamline trans-Tasman retirement savings

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2012
... complement other initiatives designed to slash the number of unnecessary or duplicate accounts in the Australian superannuation system," said Pauline Vamos, chief executive of ASFA. Last year about 50,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia and about 14,000 ...

Ernst & Young appoints Nick Sherry

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
... Public Sector Superannuation. "Nick brings with him a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the Australian superannuation system," said Graeme McKenzie, Ernst & Young's Oceania asset management leader. "Prior to entering the Senate in 1990, he was ...

Govt infra paper opens investment doors

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
... investment more attractive to the private sector, including superannuation funds," said Shorten. "The Australian Superannuation system has created a large pool of capital that has a very strong interest in funding this country's infrastructure needs," ...

Diversified pension policy is best: OECD

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2011
... the UK's proposed scheme that will be launched in 2012 and German Reister scheme - but not the Australian superannuation system - as standout examples in this regard. "However, the financial crisis has sapped confidence in private pensions' ability to ...

AAS, Pillar and Superpartners brace for SuperStream

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUL 2010
... Cooper's SuperStream. "It is imperative that administration providers work in unison to make the Australian superannuation system more efficient and sustainable. The Affiliation provides the perfect opportunity to make SuperStream a reality," said Peter ...

Men's contribution to superannuation

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2009
... regulatory organisations that supervise superannuation and ensure that it stays on track, enabling the Australian superannuation system to become the envy of the world. Men make up 75 per cent of financial advisers and superannuation trustees, and an ...